*All times local to Houston, TX
| 10:00am-10:30am | Registration, patient networking, and light breakfast | |
| 10:30am-10:40am | Welcome | Matthew Campbell, MD KCA staff |
| 10:40am-11:10am | Kidney Cancer 101 | Matthew Campbell, MD |
| 11:10am-11:30am | Small Kidney Masses | Surena Matin, MD |
| 11:30am-11:50am | Surgical Considerations for Kidney Cancer | Surena Matin, MD |
| 11:50am-12:10pm | Interventional Radiology for Kidney Cancer | Rahul Sheth, MD |
| 12:10pm-12:30pm | Radiation Oncology for Kidney Cancer | Chad Tang, MD |
| 12:30pm-12:45pm | Panel Q&A | Dr. Campbell Dr. Matin Dr. Sheth Dr. Tang |
| 12:45pm-1:15pm | Lunch/Networking | |
| 1:15pm-1:40pm | Managing Treatment Side Effects and Kidney Cancer Survivorship | Zita Lim, PA-C |
| 1:40pm-2:00pm | Immunotherapy for Kidney Cancer | Nizar Tannir, MD |
| 2:00pm-2:20pm | Rare Kidney Cancers and What Patients Should Know | Pavlos Msaouel, MD, PhD |
| 2:20pm-2:35pm | Panel Q&A | Ms. Lim Dr. Tannir Dr. Msaouel |
| 2:35pm-2:50pm | Break | |
| 2:50pm-3:05pm | My Kidney Cancer Story #1 | Mike McGee |
| 3:05pm-3:30pm | Integrative Approaches: What Helps Me Fight and Prevent Cancer? | Meroë Morse, MD |
| 3:30pm-3:45pm | My Kidney Cancer Story #2 | Katie Coleman |
| 3:45pm-4:10pm | How Does Diet Impact Cancer Therapy? | Carrie Daniel-MacDougall, PhD, MPH |
| 4:10pm-4:25pm | My Kidney Cancer Story #3 | Bill Hoffman |
| 4:25pm-4:30pm | Closing | Dr. Campbell |
Yes! When registering, you may also register for an additional two (2) guests to accompany you. So that we can ensure enough space and food, please be sure to register everyone who plans to attend.
Yes! This event is open to anyone affected by kidney cancer.
Unfortunately, we will not be airing this event live in a virtual format. However, the event will be recorded and made available online in the weeks following the event on the KCA’s YouTube channel.
Yes, a light breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided throughout the day. We will not be able to accommodate food sensitivities, so please plan accordingly and bring your own food/drinks if needed.
The best self-parking option will be in the Mays Clinic Garage, Entrance #5 on Bertner Ave-you will receive a parking voucher before leaving the meeting to use when exiting this parking garage that will reduce your parking fee to $0.
Valet parking available at Mays Clinic JV Johnson Ave. Entrance #7 for $20 (no voucher available for this option).
Upon exiting the Mays Clinic Garage (Entrance #5): take elevators S or R to the 2nd floor information desk. At the desk, ask the MD Anderson Ambassadors wearing red vests for your MD Anderson temporary security badge. Once you’ve obtained your security badge, ask the Ambassadors to direct you to the Dan L. Duncan Cancer Prevention Building, 8th floor using elevator Q (near Cool Beans Coffee Shop). If you get lost along the way, look for directional signs or KCA staff wearing orange name badges!
Download MD Anderson’s directions app to learn how to get around campus using your phone!
Masks are required only in patient waiting areas and surgical areas. Masks are optional in other areas of campus, including the meeting space. Masks will be provided to individuals when arriving at check-in; it’s up to each individual if they would like to wear one during the event.
Please email [email protected].
